2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Accord | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
